Film of The Week

Alfie

written and directed by Charles Shyer, starring Jude Law, Susan Sarandon, Marisa Tomei, and Sienna Miller.

The Scene: Alfie (Jude Law) makes one of his signature introspective, internal monologues on his pathetic lovelorn situation.

The Style: In every scene of this movie, Jude Law is a walking poster child for the perfectly dressed specimen (thanks to costume director Beatrix Aruna Pasztor, of course), so it won't come as a surprise to learn that we had the difficult task of picking just one snazzy ensemble to showcase.

Are you thinking, "What's with the scarf, Jude?" Let me explain how this works: You know those nippy days when you can't run around in a T-shirt, but you don't want to break out the fleece either? Well, that's when the blazer and scarf come in. If you layer properly under the blazer and add the final two touches (scarf and blazer), you're ready to face those chilly evenings as a fashion-forward man

HOW TO LOOK LIKE JUDE

Theory Pinstripe Blazer
Blazers aren't just for suits; they also look great paired with jeans. Their classic, structured demeanor adds a touch of uptown sophistication to any casual jean-and-collared-shirt outfit.

Joie Distressed Jeans
You can't go wrong with the right pair of dark blue, distressed jeans. They're so versatile, they go with just about anything you have in your closet. To achieve Jude's look, try this bootleg cut with fray and fade detailing. It's an uber-modern article of denim that you can wear in a variety of different ways.

Cashmere Sweater
Since we talked about layering under the blazer, selecting the perfect sweater should probably be your first step. Layering is a tricky thing to do without looking too bulky or mistakenly overweight. That's why you need to choose lighter materials rather than thick wools and cottons.
Also, since we're aiming for the same neutral tones found in Jude's get-up, you're best to go with a warm chocolate or coffee-bean brown.

Dress Shirt
Alfie looks like the perfect big-city player because of his posh wardrobe. One of the things he does is mix dressy and casual pieces to make an original outfit. Take a dressy crisp, white, spread-collar dress shirt and wear it untucked under your sweater so that the shirt tails peak through the bottom. This will give the whole outfit the kind of modern "organized chaos" appearance that's perfect for life in the city.

Kashmere Scarf
The thing that makes the scarf such an endearing accessory on Jude is the fringe. It's like adding a touch of fun to such a sophisticated look. This scarf sticks to the neutrals, has a hint of bright color, and will look great with the rest of the ensemble.
All you have to do is tie this cashmere scarf around your neck in a whimsical Jude-style knot and you'll feel so posh that you'll want to use your fake British accent all day.
Just make sure the scarf isn't too long. You don't want it hanging too far down and overpowering the rest of the outfit. Remember: While the scarf will keep you warm, it's more of an accent piece than a functional one